"At a mile distant their thousand hooves were stuttering thunder, coming at a rate that frightened a man - they were an awe inspiring sight, galloping through the red haze - knee to knee and horse to horse - the dying sun glinting on bayonet points..." Trooper Ion Idriess

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2081 Private Percy Roy ALLEN, a 19 year old Blacksmith from Aberdeen, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

2082 Private Herbert Alfred BATSON, a 25 year old Labourer from Middleton, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 October 1918.

2083 Private Henry BEAN, a 24 year old Stockman from Unley, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 May 1919.

2084 Private William Albert BERRINGTON, a 23 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

2086 Private Oscar Leonard BJORKMAN, a 25 year old Labourer from Gladesville, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 April 1919.

2087 Private William Inez BLACK, a 23 year old Station hand from South Gap Station Port Augusta, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 21 June 1919.

2183 Private Walter Charles BROTHERTON, a 23 year old Camel driver from Port Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 23 November 1919.

Second Lieutenant Arthur Norman McLeod BROWN, a 22 year old Motor mechanic from Hurstville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

2089 Private William BURKE, a 29 year old Rail packer from Renmark, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

2090 Private Richard BUTLER, a 26 year old Carpenter from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

2093 Acting Corporal Donald Bruce CAMERON, a 28 year old Clerk from Jamestown, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2091 Private Pascoe CARBIS, a 28 year old Labourer from Tailem Bend, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

2092 Private Carl Hugo CARLSSONE, a 25 year old Cook from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 July 1916.

2094 Private George James CARTER, a 26 year old Camel driver from Port Augusta, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

2095 Acting Sergeant James William Spencer CLAIR, a 37 year old Agent from Cleve, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 August 1918.

2096 Private Christopher Berkley CLAXTON, a 31 year old Labourer from Brompton, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

2097 Acting Sergeant Andrew COLLINS, a 23 year old Miner from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

R2201 Sergeant William Henry CONNELLEN, a 37 year old Constable from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 August 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1916.

2184 Private Henry COULTER, a 30 year old Barman from Frewville, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

2099 Private Peter CRAIGIE, a 21 year old Drover from Bedourie, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

2100 Private Benjamin Sibery CROUCH, a 19 year old Farmhand from Canowie Belt, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

2186 Private Patrick Augustine CROWE, a 21 year old Grocer’s mate from Queenstown, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 28 March 1918.

2187 Private Leonard Garfield CURYER, a 20 year old Blacksmith from Jamestown, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

2101 Private Ebenezer DANN, a 20 year old Farm Labourer from Binnum, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1918.

2102 Private David DAVIES, a 27 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 29 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 November 1919.

Lieutenant William Joseph DENNY, a 42 year old Solicitor from West Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 5 June 1919.

2188 Private Edward Andrew DOUGLAS, a 30 year old Labourer from Oaklands, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

2103 Private Eric Curlewis DOUGLAS, a 25 year old Pruner from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

2104 Private Philip Aeder DUNN, a 20 year old Labourer from Elbow Hill Franklin Harbor, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 August 1919.

2105 Acting Corporal Harold Henry EMMETT, a 33 year old Clerk from Forrestville, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

2107 Private Ashley John FEWSTER, a 39 year old Farrier from Lyndoch, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.

2108 Private Alexander Forrest FISHER, a 27 year old Farm Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

2109 Private Harold Frederick FOOTER, a 19 year old Store helper from West Hilton, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

2110 Private Francis FORD, a 24 year old Labourer from Burra, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

2199 Private Charles Henry FULTON, an 18 year old Labourer from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

2112 Private Percy Alexander GIBBS, a 37 year old Boundary rider from Parkside, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 December 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 12 November 1917.

2113 Private Albert Ernest HALL, a 29 year old Mason from Blackwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

2114 Private Charles HALL, a 29 year old Horse breaker from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

2115 Private Robert Herman HANK, an 18 year old Gardener from Norton Summit, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 December 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 13 June 1918.

2189 Private Richard Arthur HANLEY, a 24 year old Driver from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 May 1919.

2116 Private Edward Pearse HANRAHAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Port Augusta West, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 October 1918.

2117 Private David James HARVEY, a 28 year old Bullock driver from Aldgate, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

2119 Private Claude Harold HEYLEN, a 27 year old Driver from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 November 1919.

1970 Private Horace HILL, a 21 year old Motor driver from Burra, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2120 Private James Edwin HILL, a 28 year old Blacksmith from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.

2121 Private Jack HOLMES, a 21 year old Survey hand from Mypolonga, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

2122 Private William John HOY, a 31 year old Mariner from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Disease, 13 October 1916.

2124 Private William HUTCHIN, a 38 year old Builder from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

2190 Private Maurice Leslie JOHNSON, a 24 year old Cook from Renmark, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.

2125 Private Frederick Arthur KESHAN, a 32 year old Labourer from Semaphore, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 December 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 11 December 1918.

2126 Private Herbert James KRAIG, a 23 year old Labourer from Koonamore Station via Waukaringa, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

2127 Private Lloyd Bertram LANGCAKE, a 21 year old Labourer from Goodwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

2128 Private Bruce Hilton LOVELL, an 18 year old Baker from Mannahill, South Australia. He enlisted on 16 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

2129 Private Charles LOWN, a 27 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

2193 Private Alfred Sydney LUCAS, a 27 year old Gas engineer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

2130 Private Douglas LUCKETT, an 18 year old Labourer from Largs Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

2131 Private Robert MANUEL, an 18 year old Labourer from Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 3 November 1917.

2132 Private Arthur James MARRETT, a 24 year old Farmhand from Burnside, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

2133 Private Randolph Frederick Claude MATES, a 20 year old Saddler from Jamestown, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

2194 Private John Francis Alexander McCLINTOCK, a 24 year old Sailor from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

R71 Sergeant William McCOLIVE, a 35 year old Painter from Goodwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 28 September 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

2138 Private John Joseph McGUINNESS, a 35 year old Labourer from Port Pirie, South Australia. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1917.

2134 Acting Corporal Robert Harold MILLS, a 28 year old Farmer from Beetaloo, South Australia. He enlisted on 2 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

2135 Private Ernest England MITCHELL, a 29 year old Labourer from Clarendon, South Australia. He enlisted on 1 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.

2137 Private Hector Louis MUNRO, an 18 year old Labourer from Wallaroo Bay, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 27 August 1917.

2139 Private Alfred Thomas Harding NEALE, a 20 year old Horse driver from Goodwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 25 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 July 1919.

2140 Private Daniel Bernard O'DONNELL, a 24 year old Labourer from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

2142 Private Arthur Percy PEARSON, a 24 year old Horse driver from Glanville, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

2143 Private Alick Charles Shephard READ, an 18 year old Postal worker from West Hindmarsh, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 January 1920.

2144 Private George Henry REID, a 21 year old Labourer from North West, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 July 1918.

2145 Private Arthur Wingate REYNOLDS, an 18 year old Painter from Wallaroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

2146 Private Eric Thacker RIDDELL, a 22 year old Labourer from West Croydon, South Australia. He enlisted on 13 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

2200 Private Maurice John ROCHE, an 18 year old Drover from Islington, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

2147 Private Arthur Leonard ROGERS, a 19 year old Driver from Plympton, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 August 1919.

2148 Acting Corporal Alfred Charles RUSSEN, a 35 year old Coconut Planter from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 June 1919.

2149 Private Bert James Dominie SCADDEN, a 24 year old Labourer from Houghton, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 April 1918.

2150 Private Andrew Robert SCOTT, a 25 year old Labourer from Stirling West, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

2151 Private Sidney James SCOTT, a 29 year old Labourer from Port Augusta, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

2152 Private George SIMMONDS, a 23 year old Labourer from Carriewerloo Station, Port Augusta West, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

2153 Private Alfred Arthur George SMITH, a 25 year old Labourer from Echunga, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.

2155 Private Jack SMITH, a 41 year old Labourer from Port Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 15 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

2156 Private Leslie Broughton SPICER, a 33 year old Telegraphist from Alice Springs, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

2157 Private Donald McDonald SQUIRE, a 36 year old Station Overseer from Modbury, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

2158 Private Roy Campbell STUART, a 24 year old Gardener from Norwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 24 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 May 1919.

2159 Private William STURM, a 21 year old Station hand from Mitcham, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

2160 Private William James SULLIVAN, a 19 year old Hairdresser from Kanmantoo, South Australia. He enlisted on 23 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

2161 Private William Frederick SURFIELD, a 25 year old Labourer from Wallaroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.

2162 Private George Leslie TANSELL, a 23 year old Labourer from Port Augusta, South Australia. He enlisted on 8 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

2163 Private James Tompson TANSELL, a 21 year old Camel driver from Port Augusta, South Australia. He enlisted on 10 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

2164 Private Eric Darcy TAPFIELD, a 25 year old Grazier from Kingston, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 March 1918.

2165 Private Arthur Clarence TAYLOR, a 21 year old Butcher from Kingston, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

2166 Private Aubrey Hassel TESTER, a 20 year old Mason from Blackwood, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

2167 Private Henry Edward THORNEYCROFT, a 29 year old Colt Breaker from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 25 December 1918.

2168 Private John TRELOAR, a 22 year old Farmer from Redhill, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

2169 Private Victor Clarence TRELOAR, a 23 year old Labourer from North Walkerville, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

2170 Private Thomas Henry TREMELLEN, an 18 year old Butcher from Hindmarsh, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 May 1920.

2171 Private John TURNER, a 23 year old Mechanic from Aberdeen, South Australia. He enlisted on 5 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

2172 Private John Frederick TURNER, a 22 year old Blacksmith from Enfield, South Australia. He enlisted on 20 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

2173 Private Roy Joseph VIGAR, a 21 year old Teamster from Renmark, South Australia. He enlisted on 3 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.

2174 Private Charles VINCENT, a 41 year old Labourer from Coonawarra, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 24 November 1916.

2175 Private Thomas Vincent WARD, a 29 year old Fitter SAR from Pinnaroo, South Australia. He enlisted on 11 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

2176 Private Alfred Charles WEAVER, a 21 year old Labourer from Rosewater, South Australia. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 31 March 1918.

2177 Private Alexander WHEATLEY, a 37 year old Labourer from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 31 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

2178 Private John Pierce WILLIAMS, a 43 year old Journalist from Maylands, South Australia. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.

2180 Private Edward YOUDELL, a 35 year old Gardener from North Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

2181 Acting Corporal Allan John Alexander YOUNG, a 24 year old Labourer from New Glenelg, South Australia. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

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